Alex with Netherite Armor
minecraft045 · Minecraft
Minecraft Standard Sets · 2021
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Figure ID
minecraft045
Theme
Minecraft
Year Released
2021
Rarity
Uncommon
Overall Assessment
A fun and instantly recognizable figure for Minecraft fans, offering good durability and standard play value.
AI Estimated Value
Not an official valuation3 to 6 USD depending on condition and whether complete with weapons.
Original Retail
Came packaged within sets ranging from 20 to 50 USD.
AI estimate for general guidance only — not a professional appraisal. Actual value depends on condition, completeness, and market demand.
Parts
Head
Square block head with pixelated face printing, purple eyes, light brown nose, open mouth, and a dark grey helmet piece attached as part of the specialized Minecraft head mold.
Torso
Dark grey blocky torso representing Netherite armor, with blue shirt accents visible at the collar, flesh-colored hands, and standard Minecraft brick arm pieces.
Legs
Blocky dark grey legs designed to fit the specialized Minecraft body style, featuring solid dark grey plastic without extra printing.
Accessories
Typically comes with a Netherite sword or pickaxe in full sets, though none are pictured in this specific shot.
Printing Details
Simple pixelated pad printing on the head block matching the blocky aesthetic of the video game, with clean lines and flat color application.
Color Scheme
Dark grey as the primary color for the armor and legs, medium blue for the under-shirt accent, and flesh tone for the skin and hands.
Known Variants
Appears in multiple Minecraft sets featuring Alex wearing high-tier armor variants, distinguished mainly by the armor material type.
Condition Notes
Prone to light scratching on the flat plastic surfaces of the blocky head and torso due to play wear, but generally durable.
Found In Sets
21172 The Ruined Portal (2021) and other related Minecraft wave sets.
Character Background
Alex is one of the default player skins in the wildly popular sandbox video game Minecraft, equipped here with end-game Netherite gear.
Design Notes
Uses specialized non-standard minifigure molds with blocky cube heads and brick-like torsos unique to the Minecraft theme to preserve the pixelated aesthetic.
History
Introduced as LEGO expanded the Minecraft theme to include newer game biomes and end-game gear updates from the Nether Update.
Interesting Facts
Netherite is the strongest material in Minecraft, making this one of the most powerful-looking standard player minifigures in the theme.
Collectibility
Moderate demand among young fans and game completionists, but widely available and mass-produced.
Similar Minifigures
Steve with Netherite Armor, Zombie Piglin, and other Minecraft armor variant figures.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed alongside other Minecraft biomes, custom brick-built terrain, or other armored player variants like Steve.
Modification Potential
Parts can be easily swapped with other Minecraft figures to create custom player skins and armor combinations.